All Souls News

Reformation Sunday, October 29, 2017
All Souls and Messiah will have a joint service on Sunday, October 29, at 10:00 am to celebrate and commemorate the 500th year of the Protestant Reformation. As part of this event, there will be a pot luck luncheon following the service. Please sign up on the...

Blessing of Animals at Rutland Shopping Center
As autumn arrives, so does the annual blessing of pets! A procession of animals, dogs, cats, and others, are usually lead into a church for a special ceremony called a Blessing of Pets. This custom is in remembrance of St. Francis, whose Saint day...

A Note from your Deacon:
Dear Community of All Souls,
Central to our life together is worship. We come together each week and hear the word of God, celebrate Jesus’ life and resurrection, and are fed and renewed. Starting September 10th, we will be celebrating using the Deacon’s Mass. This...

Our Diocese of Virginia Bishops and Clergy of many dominations and faith traditions gathered in Charlottesville last Saturday to be a voice and a presence of peace and solidarity in the midst the chaos. Seeing the video of the clergy and others with arms linked together, sometimes silent, other...

Bishops' Statement on Full Inclusion of Transgender Persons in All Aspects of Our Common Life
July 28, 2017
The Bishops of the Diocese of Virginia continue our commitment to the inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons in all aspects of our common life as a Church and as a nation. We are proud to be in...

The 5th Sunday in July this year presented a great opportunity for outreach projects! All Souls and Messiah worship together in July, and after a Service of the Word on July 30, members of the congregations could choose to participate in any one of three special projects:
Sack Hunger Build
We...

Bishop Curry’s address to the Diocese of Virginia’s 30th Anniversary Preaching Foundation is powerful. Take time to listen to Bishop Curry’s inspirational sermon. You will not be disappointed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAG26zyZL5I

Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Fund has services that include clothing closets, a food pantry, and Senior Rides for people in the Mechanicsville area. All Souls participates in MCEF in several ways: produce from our Community Garden is donated weekly during the growing season and through...

The summer garden has matured and we are harvesting green beans, peppers, and tomatoes. Now in the first weeks of September, we have harvested over 2150 pounds of beautiful food that has been donated to MCEF, Christian Village, and Church Hill Wellness Center and Peter-Paul Development Center. ...

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About All Souls Episcopal Church

We truly are a growing and active community of believers. Located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, we work to serve our community by offering worship opportunities, unique ways to grow your faith through study and opportunities to encounter God through serving others. If you are looking for a church community, visit us on Sundays at 9:15 am at Messiah Lutheran Church.